Lawn care can use a lot of time, especially covering all leaves, sticks and grass clippings, and all the other debris that accumulates during mowing, raking or seasonal changes. Rakes and blowers are inefficient tools and are exhausting to use. A tow-behind sweeper is a major, efficient piece of equipment for homeowners, landscapers or property managers. A tow behind sweeper is made to be towed behind a lawn tractor, riding mower or ATV and is set up to clean lawn debris efficiently and help with lawn care.

1. Efficiency in Lawn Cleanup

The main benefit of a tow-behind sweeper is that it gives you back all the time you waste by manually raking or blowing debris off your yard. Raking or blowing can take hours, a tow behind sweeper can cover a considerable amount of property in a short time because of the speed it can be driven at by a lawn tractor or riding mower. The rotating brushes will collect leaves, twigs, pine cones, grass clippings, etc. and deposit the debris in a hopper for disposal. It will save considerable time if you regularly maintain a large yard or commercial property.

2. Better Lawn Health

Having a lawn free of debris isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about having a healthier lawn with growth that is uninhibited. Leaves or clippings that are allowed to sit on the lawn can inhibit sunlight from reaching your grass or hinder water from reaching the soil, causing patches of brown grass or even fungus. By using a sweeper regularly, you will be able to ensure the grass receives the air, water and nutrients it needs to flourish.

3. Easy Attachment and Use

Tow-behind sweepers are a convenient way to keep debris off your lawn because they simply hook up to the back of most tractors or riding mowers and are simple to operate. Most sweepers feature adjustable brush heights, which allows the action of the taker to be regulated. Another great convenience is the size of the collection hopper; because of its size, you get fewer trips to unload and keep your mower deck free of debris, making lawn maintenance not as cumbersome.

4. Cost-Effective Alternative

Tow-behind sweepers are also more cost-effective than powered vacuums or some other specialized equipment because they don’t rely on gas engines and fuel costs or maintenance. A quality sweeper, if properly maintained, should last for many years and continue to provide reliable performance, season after season.

5. Complementary Use with Magnetic Sweepers

Another lesser-known benefit of a tow-behind sweeper is how it can work simultaneously with a magnetic sweeper. At the same time that the sweeper is collecting organic debris, the magnetic sweeper is just what is needed to collect nails and screws, or whatever hidden small metal objects may be embedded in the grass. This is also a real advantage for properties that have construction or repair activities or just regular activity outside, where sharp hazards can be directly encountered.

6. Enhancing Safety with Foreign Object Debris Prevention

So, other than improving the appearance of the lawn, using a sweeper also provides for foreign object debris prevention. Even smaller materials like stones and sticks, like in the case of a lost wrench, can cause damage to blades on a lawn mower or become a projectile when the mower strikes them. A tow-behind sweeper at The FOD Control Corporation ensures that these objects are removed before lawn mowing takes place so that the lawns can be a safer environment for people and equipment.